Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119958288 - Rowest
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Rowest
10200 Amargosa Road
Hesperia, CA 92345
Mailing Address:
1521 Chico Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733
Union Status: Union
SIC:1761
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/20/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/02/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362040289 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 1710 H | 06/30/1997 | 07/03/1997 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | 07/18/1997 | D - Govt Dismissed |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:50 p.m. on March 19, 1997, Employee #1 and two coworkers were shaking out the metal sheets for decking work. Employee #1 was trying to break loose a 32 in. by 3 in. by 1 1/2 in., 200 LB metal sheet from a pile when he tripped backward, lost his balance, and fell 43 ft to the floor. He was killed. Employee #1 had been trained as an apprentice by the Ironworkers Union of Northern California, and had worked for this employer for one week. He had not been provided any fall protection, as is mandated in sections 1669, 1670, and 1671. The employer was cited for a serious violation of T8CCR 1710(h).
Keywords: STUCK, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRIPPED, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119958288 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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